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FA51 DVT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,271 mi
Last recorded107,271 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 DVT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 107,271 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 107,270 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 100,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2022 100,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2020 94,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General under body corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 90,184 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2019 83,858 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 79,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 75,288 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,088 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 63,307 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 63,305 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 58,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 58,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,603 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and slightly out of shape in tread area

offside rear tyre starting to perish and slightly out of shape in tread area

Fail 6 Jan 2012 54,603 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and slightly out of shape in tread area

offside rear tyre starting to perish and slightly out of shape in tread area

Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,560 miles

advise all 4 brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010 46,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 41,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 36,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 31,286 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 24,571 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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FA51 DVT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA51 DVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FA51 DVT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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